Entry-level jobs should be entry level
Cindy Meis is director of undergraduate career services at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. We need to talk about how we define “entry level.”. Too often, we see employers advertise positions as entry level but then require job experience. SHRM cited a study that found 61% of jobs advertised as...
Happy (Almost) Spring! It’s Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen!
Tomorrow (March 20th) is the first day of spring, and Dairy Queen is celebrating the occasion with their annual Free Cone Day! Stop in to a participating location on March 19th to claim your cone!
I-380 traffic shifts to head-to-head configuration near North Liberty
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Drivers on Interstate 380 near North Liberty will see a traffic change for construction starting Thursday night. I-380 at Penn Street (at approximately mile marker 6) will switch to a head-to-head configuration around 10:00 p.m. Thursday. This will be in place until October. This usually...
The Story Behind the ‘Sitting Man’ Statue in Iowa City
The Sitting Man statue hasn't been in Iowa City for long, but he's made an impact.
Crash knocks out power in northwest Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A crash on Edgewood Road in northwest Cedar Rapids shut down one lane of traffic and knocked out power to a few dozen people Thursday night. It happened around 8:00 p.m. just south of Ellis Road. Iowa's News Now staff saw a snapped power pole...
Linn County continues discussion, makes changes on power plant rules after community concerns
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Linn County leaders are taking more time before finalizing new rules that would regulate future gas-fired power plants, including a proposed facility in the county. The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the third reading of the ordinance Wednesday, but also scheduled a...
Henry Cho Returns To Iowa For ‘The Empty Nest Tour’
As his youngest heads to college, Henry Cho is recharging his comedy batteries with a fresh tour and plenty of laughs in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Dubuque.
Complaint: School Principal and Father allegedly threatened woman to’ slit’ her throat and ‘watch...
A shocking case from Iowa has brought attention to serious allegations against a school principal, raising concerns about safety and behaviour in positions of responsibility. The incident involves threats, legal disputes, and ongoing personal issues, all of which are now under investigation. School Principal Arrested...
North Liberty Fire to relocate during $18M fire station renovation
North Liberty firefighters are expected to temporarily move operations about a mile south as the city prepares for a major rebuild of its fire station. The North Liberty Fire Department plans to relocate to the city’s public works campus while the $18 million fire station at 25 W. Cherry St. is reconstructed. The...
🚚 Multiple Linn County Transportation Jobs Paying Up to $107K+
Linn County’s trucking scene is rolling strong this month, with several solid driving jobs offering great pay, steady miles, and home time options. Whether you want local routes or long hauls, there’s something here for every CDL pro.
